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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Exterior of the Judson Memorial Church next to Washington Square Park.

Activist Ravi Ragbir Granted Stay of Deportation Files First Amendment Lawsuit

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor February 20, 2018
Immigrant rights activist Ravi Ragbir has been granted a stay of deportation, which allows him to stay in the country at least until his next check-in with ICE on March 15. He has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, claiming ICE deports immigrants for speaking out against the agency.
Hamilton Admits University Bungled NYUAD Visa Denials

Hamilton Admits University Bungled NYUAD Visa Denials

Mack DeGeurin, News Editor February 12, 2018
President Hamilton recently released a letter addressing concerns over recent visa denials for faculty members attempting to travel to NYU Abu Dhabi.
With notebooks out and pens at the ready, an audience of students and professors looked on diligently as professors, activists and NYU organizations conducted a workshop on immigrant rights in the Cantor Film Center.

Activists, Professors and NYU Organizations Host ‘Know Your Rights’ Immigration Workshop

A panel at Cantor Film Center came together to discuss immigration enforcement in the United States.
Kyle Borowski, Contributing Writer February 10, 2018

A panel of activists, advocates and lawyers spoke yesterday at the Cantor Film Center about issues surrounding undocumented immigration status and immigration enforcement in the...

Five Takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union Address

Five Takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union Address

Alison Zimmerman, Deputy Opinions Editor February 5, 2018
There are a lot of things to talk about in President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address. Here are five of them.
A Discussion on Compromise: Trump’s Immigration Plan

A Discussion on Compromise: Trump’s Immigration Plan

Mert Erenel, Staff Writer February 1, 2018
Democrats and Republicans must put hard-line politics aside to reach a compromise on immigration.
Immigration Is a Local Issue Too

Immigration Is a Local Issue Too

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer November 6, 2017
If Democratic candidates want to see immigrants consistently turn up at elections, they need to dedicate themselves to stronger stances on immigration against the toxic threats that the Republicans in office have forced upon millions in this country.
The Brennan Center for Justice, located in the NYU Law building, is fighting the latest version of Trump’s travel ban.

Brennan Center Sues Trump

Amy Rhee, Contributing Writer October 16, 2017
NYU's Brennan Center for Justice is fighting President Trump's latest travel ban through a lawsuit. The group says the ban is unconstitutional

Patricio Navia

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor October 10, 2017
An interview with NYU professor, Patricio Navia, for The Immigration Issue.

Charles Chen

Andrew Heying, Opinion Editor October 10, 2017
Interview with Liberal Studies sophomore, Charles Chen, for The Immigration Issue.

Gabor Simonovits

Jemima McEvoy, Managing Editor October 10, 2017
An interview with politics Teaching Assistant Gabor Simonovits for The Immigration Issue.

Paul Hwang

Chelsey Sanchez, Digital Director October 10, 2017
An interview with CAS junior Paul Hwang for The Immigration Issue.
Mallika Sinha

Mallika Sinha

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor October 10, 2017
An interview with CAS sophomore Mallika Sinha for The Immigration Issue.